The Block season 2
| Company type | Reality television show season |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television |
| Founded | April 18, 2004 |
| Headquarters | Manly, Sydney , Australia |
| Products | Reality television series |
| Parent | The Block (Australian TV series) |
The second installment of the Australian reality television show The Block, renamed The Block 2004, was broadcast on the Nine Network with Jamie Durie reprising his role as host and John McGrath continuing as the judge. This extended season, consisting of 26 episodes, debuted on 18 April 2004 and was shown twice each week. In contrast to the inaugural season, which was set in Bondi, this edition took place in Manly, Sydney.
Auction
| Position | Participants | Reserve Price | Final Auction Price | Profit Earned | Total Earnings | Auction Sequence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrew Rochford and Jamie Nicholson | $790,000 | $868,000 | $78,000 | $178,000 | 3rd |
| 2 | Jason and Kirsten Johnson | $795,000 | $872,000 | $77,000 | $77,000 | 2nd |
| =3 | Steven Starkey and Richard Sterry | $800,000 | $800,000 | $0 | 4th | |
| =3 | Matt Martino and Jane Newton | $795,000 | $795,000 | $0 | 1st | |
Reception
Although the audience numbers were lower compared to the initial season, this series maintained an average daily viewership of 1.6 million and concluded with a Grand Finale that attracted 2.273 million viewers, representing a notable ratings achievement for the network.
Controversy
In January 2004, two original participants, Dani and Monique Bacha, withdrew from the show just two weeks into filming the second season. Their departure followed revelations that Dani had spent six months incarcerated in 2002 due to a drug-related conviction and that Monique had recently lost her grandfather. They decided to leave in order to safeguard their personal relationships. Subsequently, Andrew Rochford and Jamie Nicholson took their places.